Sheaf welcomes pressure ahead of Boro clash
Coventry City captain Ben Sheaf says he welcomes the pressure of their season-defining clash with Middlesbrough on Saturday.
The Sky Blues’ stoppage-time defeat at Luton Town had let the door open for Boro to regain sixth place ahead of their meeting on the final day at the CBS Arena.
However, Michael Carrick’s side drew at home against Norwich, meaning a win for Coventry in front of an expected sell-out crowd should confirm a play-off place, although a draw could let in Millwall or Blackburn, while defeat would see Boro leapfrog them.
“These are the games you want to be playing in. You want to feel that pressure,” Sheaf told BBC Radio CWR.
“It’s still in our hands. We’re in this position and we don’t want to lose that.”
Breathing down Coventry’s necks for a top-six spot are Millwall, who are level on 66 points with the Sky Blues after beating Swansea.
But Frank Lampard’s men remain in the box seat with a superior goal difference of four goals over Millwall, who travel to Championship title-chasers Burnley in their final game.
“We’re worthy of being where we are because of the quality we have and the way we’ve played,” Sheaf added.
“I’m confident in the squad and the coaching staff. The belief is there for sure.”
Ben Sheaf is the current captain of Coventry City Football Club. He was appointed to the role last summer, following Liam Kelly’s departure. He is a midfielder who joined Coventry City on loan initially before making a permanent move in 2021.Â
Coventry City captain Ben Sheaf says he welcomes the pressure of their season-defining clash with Middlesbrough on Saturday.
The Sky Blues’ stoppage-time defeat at Luton Town had let the door open for Boro to regain sixth place ahead of their meeting on the final day at the CBS Arena.
However, Michael Carrick’s side drew at home against Norwich, meaning a win for Coventry in front of an expected sell-out crowd should confirm a play-off place, although a draw could let in Millwall or Blackburn, while defeat would see Boro leapfrog them.
“These are the games you want to be playing in. You want to feel that pressure,” Sheaf told BBC Radio CWR.
“It’s still in our hands. We’re in this position and we don’t want to lose that.”
Breathing down Coventry’s necks for a top-six spot are Millwall, who are level on 66 points with the Sky Blues after beating Swansea.
But Frank Lampard’s men remain in the box seat with a superior goal difference of four goals over Millwall, who travel to Championship title-chasers Burnley in their final game.
